The Public Servants Survival Guide, Brenda J. Viola
The Public Servants Survival Guide, Brenda J. Viola
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The Public Servants' Survival Guide
10 Keys to Reclaim Your Joy in Work and Life While Doing What You Love

Author: Brenda J. Viola

Narrator: Brenda J. Viola

Unabridged: 2 hr 18 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/29/2023


Synopsis

Who cares about public servants?Brenda Viola does.Why?Because she's walked in your shoes. As a Public Information Officer for a first-ring suburb of Philadelphia, she worked shoulder to shoulder with Municipal Clerks, Librarians, Public Works, Parks and Recreation, Building and Planning, Police, Firefighters, Administrators, and Elected Officials.Late-night meetings leading into early mornings and dealing with well-meaning but demanding citizens are just two challenges that can lead to burnout and breakdowns.The Public Servants' Survival Guide is especially for you - the unsung heroes who directly affect the quality of life in a community. You make a difference and impact people, literally, where they live. This is legacy work and while the work may energize you, the demands on your time, energy, and attention could drain even the most resilient.You may not be the City Manager or Board President, but you are the CEO of your own life. Taking care of you will be the smartest thing you will ever do. For any busy person, this book will help you restore joy in your work AND in your life. Instead of heading toward a breakdown, you'll be empowered to prepare for a breakthrough.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Becky on May 06, 2025

5 stars, at least in conjunction with hearing the author speak. I got the chance to do a workshop with Brenda and she was great in person. Very dynamic speaker, and her points are all great ones. The book is basically the same as the presentation she gave. I'm not sure the book can quite capture the......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer on November 28, 2020

This is a book offering survival advice to government employees. I have served in the public sector for 22 years so it was up my alley. This book has advice on how to keep your cool through difficult days working for the public. There are lots of positive insights in this book. I bought this book af......more